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Russia's Yandex Under Fire as Drones Hit Third Data Center in Four Days
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Yandex has experienced three drone strikes within four days targeting major data centers across different Russian regions, severely disrupting digital services and regional electricity supply. These coordinated attacks expose vulnerabilities in Russia's critical digital infrastructure.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure, and 10 sources have reported it between 8 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.
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Your cloud or digital infrastructure built in Russia is now exposed to physical drone attacks disrupting services beyond software control. Prepare contingency plans and explore resilience options immediately to handle sudden outages and power disruptions.
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10 sources · first reported 8 Oct 2026 · latest 17 Oct 2026
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